Wither
Dream Theater
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Let it out, let it out Feel the empty Space So insecure find the words and let it out Staring down, staring down Nothing comes to mind Find the place turn the water into wine But I feel I'm getting nowhere And I'll never see the end So I wither And render myself helpless I give in and everything is clear I breakdown And let the story guide me Turn it on Turn it on Let the feelings flow Close your eyes See the ones you used to know Open up open up Don't struggle to relate Lure it out Help the memory escape Still transparentness consumes me And I feel like giving up So I wither And render myself helpless I give in And everything is clear I breakdown And let the story guide me I wither And give myself away Light reflections on the cage The worlds want to create I drown in hesitation My words come crashing down And all my best creations Burning to the ground The thought of staring over Leaves me paralyzed Tear it out again Another one that got away I wither And render myself helpless I give in And everything is clear I wither And render myself helpless I give in And everything is clear I breakdown And let the story guide me I wither And give myself away Light reflections on the cage The worlds want to create The worlds which you create Let it out let it out
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Written by: JOHN PETRUCCI
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10 facts about this song
Group Contribution"Wither" is a song by the American progressive metal band Dream Theater. It is part of their 10th studio album called "Black Clouds & Silver Linings," which was released in 2009.
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Lyricist and ComposerThe lyrics of "Wither" were written by John Petrucci, the band's guitarist. Petrucci is known for writing thought-provoking lyrics that often touch upon complex themes.
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Song Inspiration"Wither" is about the struggle of writing a song or creating something, a sentiment largely reflected in its lyrics drawn from Petrucci's personal experience.
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Music StyleKnown for their progressive metal inclinations, Dream Theater adopted a more straightforward, melodic approach to "Wither," keeping the song under the five-minute mark.
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Song VersionsThere are actually three versions of "Wither." The original, an orchestral version, and a version where the band's drummer, Mike Portnoy, provides the lead vocals.
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Song Release"Wither" was released as the second single from "Black Clouds & Silver Linings" on September 15, 2009.
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Tour PerformancesDespite not being a staple in their setlist, "Wither" was performed often during the band's 2009 tour for the album.
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Music VideoUnfortunately, no official music video was made for "Wither." However, Dream Theater frequently uses visual backdrops during their live performances that correlate with their music.
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Critical ReactionThe song received a mixed reaction from fans and critics, with some appreciating the lyrical depth and simplicity of the song, while others criticized it for lacking the band's usual progressive complexity and length.
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Band Line-upIn addition to Petrucci, the lead vocalist on this particular track is James LaBrie. Other Dream Theater members involved in the track are Jordan Rudess (keyboards), John Myung (bass), and Mike Portnoy (drums). Portnoy departed the band the following year in 2010.
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